Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are a set of time-bound, measurable goals agreed to by world leaders at the United Nations Millennium Summit in September 2000. MIDEGO’s work in global health and development is driven by our commitment to reach the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). While the goals are ambitious, they are also achievable, especially if we are all working at them 1% at a time, everyday.
Here are the MDGs and the targets to be achieved by 2015:
Goal 1: Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
Goal 2: Achieve universal primary education
Goal 3: Promote gender equality and empower women
Goal 4: Reduce child mortality
Goal 5: Improve maternal health
Goal 6: Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases
Goal 7: Ensure environmental sustainability
Goal 8: Develop a global partnership for development
